$500–$4,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Kawano's early death at 49 limits her output. Her dreamlike figure prints are most sought after.
A woodpecker — kitsutsuki — clings to the bark of a tree in the characteristic pose of a bird pausing between its rhythmic excavations. Kawano renders the bird with the graphic simplicity and bold outline of his [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) approach, the distinctive profile of the woodpecker's long beak and strong neck translated into a composition that balances accurate natural observation with decorative appeal. The woodpecker's drumming against wood creates an irresistible connection to the artist's own medium — wood carved by a sharp tool in repetitive, purposeful action.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Woodpecker was created by Kaoru Kawano (川野薫) in 1950s–1960s.
Woodpecker depicts birds & flowers, trees, and animals.
Woodpecker measures 37.6 × 23.3 cm.
